GRADINGPSYCHOTHERAPYTHE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK Course Number: Unique Number: Semester: Meeting Time: Meeting Place: Office Number: Office Phone: Office Hours: SW393R23/360K 61485/61230 Spring 2004 Thursday 5:30-8:30 p.m. SSW2.118 SSW1.218G 471-0520 By appointment Instructor’s name: Clayton T. Shorkey, LMSW-ACP, PhD Josleen and Frances Lockhart Professor of Direct Practice in Social Work TREATMENT OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE I. Standardized Course Description The course is designed to provide a basic understanding of contemporary treatment methods used in work with a diverse range of clients recovering from alcohol and/or drug dependence. Emphasis will be placed on integrating the use of Gestalt Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy with the 12 Step Program of Recovery/Minnesota model, Faith-based models, pharmacological model, the Therapeutic Community model and the Drug Court model. II. Pre and/or Co-Requisites This course is one of a cluster of courses in the area of chemical dependence. Other courses include; “Dynamics of chemical Dependence,” “Dual Diagnosis,” “Women and Addiction,” “Treatments of Chemical Dependence with African Americans and Mexican Americans,” “Adolescent Chemical Dependence Prevention and Intervention”, and “Clinical Supervision: Mental Health and Chemical Dependence.” Currently, there are no pre or co-requisites for any of the chemical dependence courses at this time. Students who plan to specialize in chemical dependence and wish to obtain state licensing as a chemical dependence counselor (LCDC), should take a minimum of three (3) courses in this area. It is suggested that the sequence include: “Dynamics of Chemical Dependence,” “Treatment of Chemical Dependence” and one or more from “Women and Addiction,” “Treatments of Chemical Dependence with African Americans 1/15/04 - 1 -and Mexican Americans” or “Dual Diagnosis.” The course “Clinical Supervision: Mental Health and Chemical Dependence” is strongly recommended for professionals who intend to supervise BSW’s, LMSW’s, or Chemical Dependent Counselors in Training (CI’s). III. Standardized Course Objectives By the end of the semester, 1. The student should be able to work with a broad range of clients with understanding, affirmation, and respect for the positive value of diversity. 2. The student should be familiar with basic theoretical concepts and treatment techniques of selected contemporary counseling theories, adjunctive methods and medically supervised programs for treatment of chemically dependent clients. 3. The student should be able to describe the concepts, procedures and preliminary outcome data related to six major models for treatment of chemical dependence: the Pharmacological, the 12 Step, the Minnesota, the Faith-based, the Therapeutic Community and Drug Court. 4. The student should be able to describe basic concepts, propositions, treatment techniques and procedures of major psychosocial theories including: Gestalt and Rational Emotive Behavior, Psychodynamic, and Problem Solving 5. The student should be able to integrate counseling techniques derived from psychosocial theories covered in the course with the Pharmacological, 12 Step, Minnesota, the Faith-based, Therapeutic Community, and Drug Court models. IV. Teaching Methods Teaching methods will include lecture, group discussion, group exercises, audio-visual materials and selected guest lecturers. This course will use an electronic Blackboard site that includes a course outline, class handouts, and study guides. To reach your class site on Blackboard, please go to http://courses.utexas.edu or go to the Social Work web page and click on Blackboard. To access the course website, you must have an Internet connection and computer access. You will need a UT EID and password. The Help Desk available through the UT home page (www.utexas.edu/its/help) can assist you with your computer and blackboard questions. 1/15/04 - 2 -You can also call them at 475-9400. Additionally, the Learning Resource Center at the SSW has computers and computer assistance. V. Required and Recommended Texts, and Materials Required: Reading package at Longhorn Copy Center (Telephone 476-4498). Papers and articles found on Blackboard. Recommended: Dr. Shorkey’s website (http://128.83.80.200/tattc/) resources related to: 1. Social work and chemical dependence (Social Work knowledge, values and practice methods) 2. Chemical dependence with diverse population groups: adolescents, women, men, African Americans, Mexican Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Gays and Lesbians and persons with mental disorders. 3. Models and frameworks of chemical dependence 4. Psychosocial theories related to chemical dependence treatments and other resources. VI. Course Requirements (393R23 & 360K) Reading assignments should be completed prior to class and will provide the basis for discussion. Students are encouraged to ask questions and make comments during lectures. Student's ques-tions and comments provide the instructor an important assessment tool for whether or not readings are being completed outside of class. Exams (393R23 & 360K): 30 points each Mid-Semester and Second exam The exams will test students’ knowledge of the therapeutic approaches covered in the course and students ability to critically analyze and compare these models. The test formats will include short answer questions and essay questions. These in-class exams are scheduled at the times indicated on the course outline. Required Assignments 10 points each – Due one (1) week after assigned date. If assignments are turned in more that one class week after the assigned date, students can earn no more than 50% of the points for the assignment. Undergraduate & Graduate students: #1. 1-2 page summary of one journal article related to chemical dependence treatments for a selected population group using Dr. Shorkey’s website resources on “chemical dependency treatments with diverse population groups.” Due Feb. 5th. #2. 2- page reaction paper related Austin Recovery. Feb. 19th. . 1/15/04 - 3 -#3. 2- page reaction paper related to an “open” 12-step meeting. Due March 11th. #4. 2-page reaction paper related to a field visit to drug court. Due Feb.